This database allows entry of a less-lethal deployment with a PCIR incident or a less-lethal-only incident.

Less-lethal use-of-force in a PCIR incident will be counted in the report summaries of less-lethal-only incidents.

Agencies who do not hold a membership with the NTOA may obtain a username and password to access the database only. Special consideration will be given to allow non-NTOA members access to the database in an effort to increase data collection. Non-NTOA members will be required to provide law enforcement verification through an application process prior to approval. Please contact NTOA at 800-279-9127 for more information.

About Less-Lethal Database

The NTOA's Less-Lethal Database is designed to collect information surrounding the deployment of less lethal projectiles. The information collected in the database will be shared with all less-lethal stakeholders including NTOA member and non-member agencies, the scientific and medical community and manufacturers of less-lethal weapons and munitions. The NTOA is only collecting data, not making evaluations of incidents reported. Please note, agency- and suspect-specific information will only be released upon approval of the contributing agency.

The NTOA will produce deployment reports from the database. Report can also be generated on the NTOA website by users (agency information will not be accessible). Requests for special reports should be sent to the attention of the NTOA Library.

About PCIR Database

The Post Critical Incident Report (PCIR) is designed to assist the tactical and negotiations community (TNC) in gathering statistical information. The information will be formulated from incidents that are deemed critical. A critical incident is defined as: any incident that goes beyond the capabilities of patrol and requires the services of specialized department/agency resources. Incidents such as barricaded offenders, high-risk warrants and hostage situations would be classified as critical. Incidents that require the services of a crisis negotiator could also be considered critical. Any incident that could assist the TNC by way of information dissemination should also be reported. The NTOA is only collecting data, not making evaluations of incidents reported. Please note, agency and suspect- specific information will only be released upon approval of the contributing agency (officer and suspect names will not be collected).

The value of the program will be measured by a department/agency's specific needs. The information gathered could support a long-standing tactic and/or identify the need to change a particular tactic. It is not the intent of the NTOA to dictate tactics. Incidents are unique with a multitude of variables. The PCIR database is simply a tool to be used as needed.

With funding from Lenco Armored Vehicles (swattrucks.com), the NTOA has expanded the PCIR project to an online database that is accessible at anytime from anywhere for a larger study of police tactical teams and activities across the nation.

The PCIR consists of 11 sections. It may be necessary to fill in or check more than a single response in each section. Not all sections of the PCIR will apply to every incident. Experience indicates that it should take approximately 15 minutes to complete each PCIR form, although some incidents may take longer.